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Julio Vicente-Rios, a/k/a “Julio V. Rios,” a/k/a “Pablo Reyes-Ortiz,” of Philadelphia, PA, was charged today by Indictment with illegal reentry after deportation, announced Acting United States Attorney Louis D. Lappen. The indictment alleges that on or about December 2, 2016, Vicente-Rios, an alien, and native and citizen of Guatemala, was found in the United States after having been deported from the United States on or about February 15, 2008, and December 29, 2008. If convicted the defendant faces a maximum possible sentence of ten years. The case was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (“ERO”), and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jason P. Bologna. An Indictment, Information or Criminal Complaint is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Related articles 70 Illegal Immigrants Apprehended By ICE In Oklahoma And Texas | True Pundit Iraqi Christians in U.S. Fear...
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(Woodbury, NJ) – The Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders would like to remind residents to take steps to protect themselves and their families while spending time outdoors this summer. Tick and mosquito bites can cause serious illnesses, and personal prevention measures and surveillance and control are key in preventing and controlling vector-borne diseases. The most common tick-borne disease is Lyme disease, which is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected deer ticks. Symptoms of Lyme disease can include a "bull's-eye" rash, fever, fatigue, headache, and muscle and joint aches. Chronic joint, heart, and neurological problems may occur. It usually takes 24-36 hours of attachment before a tick transmits a disease. Anyone bitten by a tick should monitor their health closely, and contact a physician if symptoms develop. Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said, "While the attention in the last year has been on the Zika Virus, which is...
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Saturday, September 13, 2008 CELEBRATING ½ WAY TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY THE GLOUCESTER CITY WAY... Two hundred thousand welcomes!! GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ – The 3rd Annual Gloucester City Shamrock Festival is sure to spark excitement along the Delaware River Waterfront today, Saturday as visitors celebrate halfway to St. Patrick's Day. Sponsored by the Gloucester City Irish Society and the Gloucester City Urban Enterprise Zone, the event takes place at the Gloucester City Marina on King Street where visitors can enjoy a celebration of Irish culture through music, dance, food and live entertainment for all ages. Other major contributors include Coors Light, Guinness & JAMCO Heating & A/C. Lynn Academy of Irish Dance - To be the premier International Irish dance academy that will strengthen its students' Irish culture through the instruction of Irish dance and to develop a quality and effective dance school where each student can reach his or...
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Newswise — The more alcohol that people drink, the more their cells appear to age. In a new study that will be shared at the 40th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism (RSA) in Denver June 24-28, researchers found that alcoholic patients had shortened telomere lengths, placing them at greater risk for age-related illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia.. “Telomeres, the protein caps on the ends of human chromosomes, are markers of aging and overall health,” said Naruhisa Yamaki, M.D., a clinical fellow at the Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine. Yamaki explained that every time a cell replicates, a tiny bit of telomere is lost, so they get shorter with age. But some groups may have shorter telomeres for reasons other than aging. “Our study showed that alcoholic patients have a shortened telomere length, which means that heavy drinking causes biological aging at...
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Wawa Welcome America! Includes Four Fireworks Shows, Four Concerts, Free Museums, Boyz II Men & Mary J. Blige Welcome America turns 25 this year, and Philadelphia is planning a six-day Independence Day festival to celebrate. As always, a birthday party of this magnitude can take place only in the United States’ birthplace—Philly. From June 29 through July 4, 2017, Wawa Welcome America! includes four spectacular fireworks shows, a bigger Historic District Block Party, a delicious Wawa Hoagie Dayand a huge July 4th concert—this time, starring Mary J. Blige. Also on the docket: Free Museum Days, outdoor movies—including Rocky on the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps—and new alfresco happy hours. To take in all the patriotic fun, locals and visitors are encouraged to spend a night or two in the city. The best way to do that is to book the perks-packed Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package, which always comes with...
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(Woodbury, NJ) – Gloucester County Sheriff Carmel Morina announced today that Bruce Kane, #9 on the Sheriff's Top Ten Most Wanted List was located and arrested. Through an investigation, information was developed that Bruce Kane was living in Camden. He was arrested in the area of Broadway and Pine Street in Camden City and was lodged in Salem County Correctional Facility. Sheriff Morina said, "Our Fugitive Unit is out on the streets everyday looking for fugitives. Our unit has a group of well trained, detectives that will find those at large so justice can be served. Our office works hard with other agencies to get criminals off of the streets to keep the residents of our county safe from harm." Freeholder Dan Christy, liaison to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office, said, "Our sheriff's officer’s work tirelessly to keep Gloucester County safe for our residents. We are very proud of the...
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‘Test Your Way. Do It Today” is the theme of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, and organizations around the state will be holding more than 20 community events featuring free HIV Testing. "Early detection is key to managing HIV,” New Jersey Health Commissioner Bennett said. “When you learn your HIV status, you can take control of your health and get the medical care you need to stay healthy and protect others.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV, and one in seven of them don’t know it. More than 90 percent of new HIV infections in the U.S. could be prevented by testing and diagnosing people who have HIV and ensuring they receive prompt, ongoing care and treatment, according to the CDC. In New Jersey, more than 37,000 people are living with HIV, and...
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Bill Donohue | The Catholic League June 26, 2017 Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer: At issue is whether the state has a right to deny public funds to a religious entity when the disbursement is for a secular purpose. In other words, is it constitutional to treat a church in a manner that is different from a non-sectarian institution? The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that "the exclusion of Trinity Lutheran from a public benefit for which it is otherwise qualified, solely because it is a church, is odious to our Constitution all the same, and cannot stand." It did not mince words: "This Court has repeatedly confirmed that denying a generally available benefit solely on account of religious identity imposes a penalty on the free exercise of religion." Today's victory extends way beyond the right of a...
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published September 2008 See Photo Album After a 10 hour marathon, Brooklawn Wiffleball crowned the Tummy Tee's team of Colin Mac Adams (TOURNEY'S MVP), Joe Collins, Jerry Collins, Phil Collins and Jim Dobbins as the team with a year's worth of bragging rights. Tummy Tee's battled out of the losers bracket beating a Gaetano's team of Brett Darrow, Bud Blackiston, Jack Don and Brandon Blackiston in the semi-finals 2 - 0 on a 2 run homer from Colin Mac Adams in the 5th inning. Following the upset of Gaetano's, Tummy Tee's headed into the Championship game unbeaten Jeep Mac Adams team. The Jeep Mac Adams team made up of castoffs (Shane Mac Adams, Colin's Mac Adams Brother, Steve Mac Adams Colin's cousin, Mark Ainsley, Chris Hughes) from the Colin Mac Adams team entered the Championship game as the tourney's lone unbeaten team. After a dispute about which team would be...
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Join select Phillies players & alumni for an unforgettable Caribbean cruise on board the Celebrity Reflection, January 2, 2018 Press Release | Fans are invited to set sail on a new Phillies Phan Cruise, a six-night Western Caribbean cruise featuring lots of Phillies fun. Hosted by Phillie Vacations, the cruise takes place on board the Celebrity Reflection, January 2-8, 2018, and departs from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. with ports of call at Key West, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Each cruise package includes: Deluxe ocean view, concierge class stateroom with private veranda Private Phillies cocktail party, hosted by the Phillies' Scott Palmer, with select Phillies players & alumni Special Phillies Round Table presentation, featuring a Q&A and autograph session with the players & alumni Triple Play Trivia with the Phillies - join Phillies personnel and test your Phillies knowledge with a chance to win great prizes! Appearance and photo opportunity with the...
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CONGRATULATIONS--Former Brooklawn Special Police Officer Class II John Reader IV has been hired as a full-time officer by the Bellmawr Police Department. The Brooklawn Police Department along with friends and family wishes John a successful career in his new position. (source Brooklawn Police Department) Related articles Mr. Edward "Ed" J. Simila, of Brooklawn, Avid Hunter and Fisherman | CNBNewsnet Father Frederick G. Link, senior priest, retires | Catholic Star Herald Creek Road Bridge over Route 42 to be closed this weekend | CNBNews.net Brooklawn Police Arrest Arm Robbery Suspect CNB ARCHIVES: CHEERS AND JEERS FOR The Month of JULY 2009
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Related: $1 Million to Build Middle School Stadium Gloucester City in the Top 10 Towns with the Highest Tax Increase TRENTON -- As New Jersey's budget deadline approaches, millions of dollars in state funding hangs in the balance for local schools. A deal cut between New Jersey's top Democrats would boost the state's overall school spending, but reduce state aid to some districts in a controversial plan that hinges on approval from Gov. Chris Christie. But…
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RELATED: PART ONE Part Two by Lawrence J. Danks Happiness and Well-Being This continuing series is based on an informational website developed by Lawrence J. Danks, Assistant Professor of Business at Camden County College. It features selected summaries of articles in positive psychology, motivation, innovation, reinvention and management, as well as writings and commentary from Professor Danks. Log in information to access the entire website, rather than just the selected segments here, is shown at the end of this selection. Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being - Martin Seligman Through further investigation, research and consideration, Dr. Seligman in Flourish says that, "happiness underexplains what we choose...that the modern ear immediately hears "happy" to mean buoyant mood, merriment, good cheer and smiling... I changed my mind about what the elements of positive psychology are and what the goal of positive psychology should be. He says now that "the...
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Employment Opportunity: The Westville Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Position of Special Law Enforcement Officer II (SLEO II). SLEO II Officers will be responsible for patrolling the Borough of Westville to prevent crime, provide protection for persons and property, assure observance of law, apprehend violators, Court Security, and provide assistance to persons as necessary. They may also be assigned specific tasks consistent with a particular skill, function, or expertise. Applicants for SLEO II must be Police Training Commission (PTC) Class II certified, a citizen of the United States, of mental and bodily health. Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak the English language, of good moral character and free from conviction of any crime constituting an indictable offense, a graduate from high school or have formal education showing attainment of the level represented by graduation from high school, hold a valid NJ driver’s license, and...
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MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (June 23, 2017)Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the results of an investigation by Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Office Arson Task Force and the Manchester Township Police Department into the April 7, 2017 structure fire at 3 Kingfisher Way, Manchester, New Jersey. That investigation has led to the June 21, 2017, arrest of Dianna Lynn Wills, (photo) 66, of Martin Drive in Whiting, NJ. Wills is charged with 2nd degree Aggravated Arson and 2nd degree Manslaughter for the structure fire. It should be noted the investigation continues and the stated charges may be amended or expanded. Wills is lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. Wills’ arrest stems from Friday, April 7, 2017, when at approximately 9:35 P.M., a structure fire was reported at 3 Kingfisher Way, Manchester Township. The Manchester Fire and Police Departments responded to the location. Initial responding officers...
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PHILADELPHIA, PA--Summer’s here—and Philly’s food scene is hotter than ever. Recent openings include plenty of fast-service options, from Taiwanese fried chicken (Chi Ken) to vegan bao (Baology), a fresh pair of brewpubs (Roy-Pitz Barrel House, Urban Village Brewing Company); a spinoff of a highly successful locavore tavern (Blue Duck on Broad) and a beautiful, long-awaited debut from Sylva Senat (Maison 208). As always, the flavors are exciting, the concepts are intriguing and there are enough unexplored eateries to last all season long. Here are a few of the newest comestibles to covet in the city and beyond: Center City East: Bocconcini – The one-time Giorgia Pizza on Pine has been transformed into Bocconcini. The Washington Square bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) spot serves up small plates like arancini and fra diavolo cauliflower, along with pastas and pizzas (both with gluten-free options). 1334 Pine Street, (215) 545-2482, boccoonline.com Chi Ken – Taiwanese-skewered popcorn fried...
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Newswise — Wild dolphins are more likely to be injured if humans feed them — even through unintentional means like discarding bait — reports a new study based in Sarasota Bay, Florida, and published recently in the peer-reviewed journal Royal Society Open Science. The researchers investigated why bottlenose dolphins begin seeking human-provided food and how this affects their risk of injury. The paper’s lead author from Murdoch University in Western Australia and researchers from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland analyzed data collected from 1993-2014 by the Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program wild dolphin experts and Mote Marine Laboratory’s Stranding Investigations Program. “This is the first study that directly links human-related feeding of wild dolphins — intentional or not — with increased risks of injury from human interactions such as boat strikes, entanglement in fishing gear or ingestion of hooks and line,” said Dr. Katie McHugh, staff...
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HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced the arrest of Michael Marchalk, who is charged with murder in the death of his father, Gary Marchalk, in Schuylkill County last weekend. Michael Marchalk, 37, of Pear Street, Barnesville, PA, was apprehended Friday morning in New Jersey by Atlantic City Police after they encountered him on Martin Luther King Boulevard and the Boardwalk. He was taken into custody and is being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility, pending further proceedings. “Thanks to strong law enforcement cooperation and smart police work by the Pennsylvania State Police, Atlantic City Police, New Jersey State Police and New Jersey Transit, we were able to locate and arrest a dangerous killer who fled to another state to avoid prosecution for murder,” Attorney General Josh Shapiro said. “Our prosecutors worked closely with law enforcement all week, and today this fugitive is off the streets.” Gary Marchalk,...
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published Saturday, September 13, 2008 GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNEWSNET)--At 11 AM today (Saturday) the City of Gloucester City will officially christen the new schooner, The Northwind/Saoirese Ceallaigh pronounced SEER-Shuh Kail-ay, meaning freedom from strife at the former Coast Guard Base, (Freedom Pier) King and Cumberland Streets and the Delaware River waterfront. The City's Shamrock Festival is also being held today. Councilman Nick Marchese was asked how the City government chose the name for the vessel. He explained the idea for it came about during a discussion among the mayor, council members and City Administrator Paul Kain. Marchese said, “This Irish name using two words, Freedom, the Mayors suggestion for Freedom Pier which is the schooner's new home in Gloucester and my suggestion was the name Kelly, which is my mother’s maiden name. I wanted to honor my mother Aileen who died this past winter and all of her sisters who...
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Abortion protesters from the Rock Church demonstrate outside of the Choices abortion center in Queens, New York, in 2017. [Photo from court filings]The state of New York has sued a Brooklyn church in federal court claiming its pro-life ministry uses harassment, force and intimidation to stop women from entering an abortion clinic to have their pregnancies…
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| Editorial Just 18 months ago, the State Commission of Investigation found that Image courtesy of the Washington Times the auto malls in New Jersey were $10 million delinquent in tax payments, committed fraud, practiced "suspicious" financial transactions, and evaded regulations with the tacit blessing of mid-level managers at the Motor Vehicle Commission. And now, all the regulations designed to curtail the venality at… Related articles Mayor hit parked car while driving with expired license, report says After Lawsuit, New Jersey Allows Driver to Get '8THEIST' License Plate South Jersey Used Car Dealer Pleads Guilty to Failing to Pay State $156,564 in Sales Tax
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BROOKLAWN, NJ (June 25, 2017)--In the early morning hours of June 25th, Officer Cody Nicholas observed a suspicious occupied vehicle in the lot of Verchio's Produce, (Route 130 at the west circle) which was closed at the time. Officer Nicholas attempted to make contact with the occupant, however, the vehicle took off onto Southbound Route 130. Officer Nicholas attempted to initiate a traffic stop of the vehicle, but the suspect failed to stop and continued fleeing on Gateway Blvd. Officer Nicholas terminated the pursuit, due to the fact the vehicle was being driven in an erratic manner, and so as not to pose an unnecessary risk to the public. Through further investigation, it was found the suspect, later identified as Sean Pavlichko (photo)stole numerous potted plants from a front lot of Verchio's Produce before leading police on a pursuit. The whereabouts of Mr. Pavlichko are unknown at this time, and...
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'Sonny' Franzese rubbed shoulders with Frank Sinatra and Jake La Motta ELDERLY gangster John “Sonny’’ Franzese — the oldest guest of the federal prison system — is now a free man at the age of 100. The crime boss was rolled out of the Federal Medical Centre in Massachusetts in a wheelchair Friday and headed to the home of his daughter in Brooklyn, The New York Post reports. AP 3 John “Sonny” Franzese, left, arrives at federal court in the Brooklyn Borough of New York in 2010 At the age of 93, he was sentenced to eight years in prison for shaking down the Hustler and Penthouse strip clubs in Manhattan. Authorities said at the time the doddering don — whom they believed responsible for the murders of between 50 and 100 people — could be released at the age of 100 if he behaved himself. Assistant US Attorney Cristina...
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WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, NJ (June 25, 2017)--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Winslow Township Police Chief George Smith reported a homicide in the township Sunday morning, June 25, 2017. Winslow Township Police responded to reports of gunshots inside a residence on the 700 block of Bairdmore Avenue in Winslow at approximately 3:49 a.m. Officers arrived and located the victim, Deanna Marie Scordo, 45, of Winslow, inside of her home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers attempted to render aid, but the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Chris Sarson at (856) 225-8640 or Winslow Township Police Detective Nick Arnold at (609) 561-3300. Information may also be emailed to [email protected]. Released Sunday, June 25, 2017. Related articles Officials contradict each other on Resorts...
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Kevin Mooney / @KevinMooneyDC / June 20, 2017 HOPEWELL, N.J.—Freshmen football players, changing in their high school locker room at the beginning of the school year, were startled to encounter a girl who said she identifies as a boy. The father of one of the players wrote to the school’s principal and athletic director to express concern about the “young lady” and the “comfort” of the boys, most of whom were 14 at the time and “wondering what was going on.” “I think you are doing a disservice to the kids by not having at least a casual conversation with them regarding their comfort in the locker as well as treating others with the same respect they want while changing clothes,” the player’s father said in an email to Tana Smith, principal at Hopewell Valley Central High School, and Tripp Becker, the athletic director. The father asked whether the high...
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HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvania hunters had one of their safest years on record in 2016. The number of hunting related shooting incidents statewide was the second-lowest ever, and for only the second time on record, a year passed without a single fatality related to gun handling while hunting or trapping in Pennsylvania, according to a newly released report from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. There were 25 hunting-related shooting incidents statewide during 2016. Only 2015 had a lower number of incidents with 23. And the only other year without a hunting-related fatality in Pennsylvania was 2012. The trend of increasingly safer hunting is something of which Pennsylvania’s hunters – and the Game Commission’s team of volunteer instructors – can be proud, said Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans. Decades ago, hundreds of incidents occurred annually, year after year in Pennsylvania. “There’s always work to do when it comes to improving hunter...
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published Thursday, September 11, 2008 Media Release GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 2008)--The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) and the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) are implementing the next phase of a joint initiative to address projects in more than 100 schools requiring immediate repair in the state’s special-needs districts. The Gloucester City Board of Education was pleased upon learning that Gloucester City School District will receive funds for three projects. The districts were given instruction to evaluate all their facilities for potential emergent conditions (health-and-safety type conditions requiring immediate action) and provide the information to DOE. Site visits involving the DOE, SDA, the Department of Community Affairs and school district officials were then conducted. The site-visit teams reviewed potential emergency conditions at 250 schools identified by the districts. After the teams conducted site visits, DOE developed a list of 137 emergent conditions to be addressed at 114 schools....
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Newswise — The rescue of 11 Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) from a mud hole inside the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary, Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia, on 24th March 2017 avoided a tragedy for wildlife conservation in Cambodia. If the community had not come together with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), ELIE and the Department of Environment to rescue these 11 Asian Elephants, this would have been a tragedy,” said Tan Setha, WCS Technical Advisor to the protected area. “This herd consisted of three adult females and eight juveniles of various ages, including a male that had almost reached maturity. These elephants represent an important part of the breeding population in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary, and their loss would have been a major blow for conservation” The mud hole where the elephants where trapped was a bomb crater left over from the Vietnam War that had been enlarged by farmers to store water....
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Related: ARTIST Dave Wolfe Vol. 4 No. 1 (June 25, 2017) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 15. Dave has been drawing since he was 5 years old, he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist at the age of 8. He’s been distributing his comics in school since 3rd grade. (click image to enlarge) Related articles Molarity Redux: Reunion 2017 Exclusive interview with New York Times Magazine editor-in-chief on its comic strip New York issue Comic-Con, Defending Fantasy Culture and, Now, Its Brand What's The Big Idea? Look On The Bright Side: Malang 1928-2017 Guy Gilchrist Recalls Touching Fan Moment Over Tom And Jerry At Wizard World Comic Con
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The National Weather Service is trying to determine whether a tornado touched down in Burlington and Monmouth counties, where cars were tossed about, trees uprooted and buildings damaged in Saturday morning's brief but severe storm. In Pemberton, winds from the storm uprooted a tree and caused a gas feeder line to be exposed, causing a gas…
CAMDEN CITY, NJ (June 24, 2017)Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson reported a homicide in the city Friday night, June 23, 2017. Camden County Police responded to reports of a male who had been shot in the 1000 block of Beideman Avenue in Camden at approximately 10:41 p.m. Officers arrived and located the victim, Alejandro Brooks, 35, of Cherry Hill, laying on the pavement suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 10:49 p.m. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Mike Sutley at (856) 614-8003 or Camden County Police Detective Shawn Donlon at (856) 757-7420. Information may also be emailed to [email protected]. Released Saturday, June 24, 2017....
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Mark Smith still isn’t talking about the violent incident that plastered his face on millions of computer screens and cellphones around the world, an incident that has also made Smith — a man with intellectual disabilities — more introverted and withdrawn, said his pastor, Bishop Leonard Goins of Chestnut Hill Church in Germantown. On June 5, a video appeared on social media of a 12-year-old boy sucker punching a smiling Smith in his face. The video also showsa 15-year-old going in for a second punch, a 13-year-old laughing hysterically, and two other juveniles watching it all and saying nothing. All five boys were identified by police and the two who punched Smith were charged as juveniles with simple assault and related offenses. Mark Smith just before getting sucker punched by a boy in an attacked recorded on video and posted to social media. On Sunday, Smith will receive an anti-bullying...
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RELATED: Blue Line Related: CNB Crime This is a message from Ed Mullins, president of the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA), who needs all of our help to get justice for Sgt. Hugh Barry. Click this video link and watch the video the SBA produced to educate the public about the realities of police work and the NYPD's use of force training. Scroll down to see how you can help Hugh Barry. The SBA is a founding member of PubSecAlliance, an online community of police union and association leaders and their members. To my fellow officers! Here in New York City, Sgt. Hugh Barry of the 43 Precinct was indicted for Murder 2 by a Bronx grand jury for the shooting death of an emotionally disturbed woman who attacked him with a baseball bat. Sgt. Hugh Barry Sadly, the tone that led to the indictment was spawned by political pandering...
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Rear Adm. Meredith Austin, commander, Coast Guard 5th District (left), Amy Jo Fosdick (center left), Michael Manley Jr. (center), Andrew Short (center right) and Gov. John C. Carney (right), pose for a photo with the Silver Lifesaving Medal that was posthumously awarded to Michael Manley (Sr.), for rescuing his stepson, Andrew Short, at a ceremony held at Coast Guard Station Indian River, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, June 24, 2017. Manley rescued Short from rip currents in Virginia Beach, and lost his life when he was carried farther out to sea, Sept. 26, 2015. Coast Guard photo by Aux. David Lau. PHILADELPHIA – Gov. John C. Carney, Governor of Delaware and Rear Adm. Meredith Austin, commander, Coast Guard 5th District, posthumously awarded Michael Manley the Silver Lifesaving Medal at an official ceremony held at Coast Guard Station Indian River, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, June 24, 2017. Manley was cited for heroic actions when...
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On June 17, 2017. Loving Son of the late Nicholas Cerasoli, Sr. and Millie Cerasoli (nee Oriolo). Survived by his guardian and caregivers at Kelsch. Graveside Service 10:30 Wednesday, June 28 at Lakeview Memorial Park: 1300 Route 130 North, Cinnaminson. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Nicholas Cerasoli, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN – HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: Gloucester City Ph: 856 – 456 - 1142
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On June 13, 2017. Surrounded and in the loving care of her longtime companion, Grover “Bud” Goldy. Devoted mother of David Lavender, Jr., Leon “Butch” Dias, Bobby Burleigh, Brenda (Walter) Boulden and Deborah (Harlan) Blackiston. Cherished grandmother of Brianna, Jessica, Brandon and Taylor. Margaret was born in Camden and graduated from Gloucester City High School. She was a resident of Gloucester City before moving to Brooklawn. Margaret worked as a housekeeper for Days Inn in Brooklawn. She loved to go to the casinos to gamble and play the slot machines. At the request of the family, cremation is private and there are no services. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Margaret A. Lavender. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN – HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: Gloucester City Ph: 856 – 456 - 1142
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2017 – The Wornick Company, a Cincinnati, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 61,538 pounds of beef ravioli products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The beef wonton ravioli items were produced on Feb. 22, 2017 and March 28, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label] 14.5-oz. plastic bowl packages containing “Sam’s Choice ASIAN STYLE BEEF WONTON Ravioli,” with “BEST IF USED BY” dates of Feb. 22, 2018 and Mar. 28, 2018. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 19076” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when the company received notification from an ingredient supplier that the beef ravioli the company received...
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On June 18, 2017. Age 100. (nee Henderson) Of Cherry Hill. Loving wife of Joseph Pryor and also survived by many other family members. Graveside service 1 PM Tuesday, June 27th at Morgan Cemetery, Cinnaminson. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: Gloucester City. Ph:856-456-1142
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On June 22, 2017. Age 59. (nee Wrigley) Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 18 years to Barry T. Latella. Beloved mother of Ian Thomas Jenkins and Derrick Thomas Jenkins. Cherished sister of Anne Palcko, Thomas Wrigley, Virginia Yuhas, Michael Wrigley, Russell Wrigley and Joann Wrigley. Predeceased by her parents, Elwood W. Wrigley and Marguerite McAuliffe Wrigley; her siblings, Harry Wrigley, Elwood Wrigley, Marguerite Wrigley, Edward Wrigley, Joyce Walters and Patricia Wrigley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Tuesday evening, June 27, 2017 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Bellmawr Baptist Church, 328 Creek Rd, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Funeral services 7:30 PM in the church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bellmawr Baptist Church, at the above church address. Please memo: Judith Ann Latella. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the...
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Late last week, PolitickerNJ broke the news that the leaders of New Jersey’s teachers’ union are pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars in salary while opposing a new plan that would begin to fix our broken school funding system and dramatically overhaul state funding. As reported by PolitickerNJ, “According to 990 tax forms, reported salary and benefits for eight top NJEA officers and staff members totaled $20 million from 2010 to 2015,” with each staffer averaging hundreds of thousands of dollars every year. (PolitickerNJ.com, June 16, 2017) But those numbers don’t tell the whole story. According to publicly availably documents, total compensation for NJEA’s leaders, including deferred compensation and benefits, is hundreds of thousands of dollars higher, with one earning almost $900,000 in a single year! For the 12 month period from 9/1/2013 through 8/31/2014, NJEA leaders’ total compensation was: $899,062: Vince Giordano, Past Executive Director $721,139: Rich Gray, Assistant...
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Credit: Cedars-Sinai “We clearly have a lot of work to do to make women aware that heart disease is a bigger threat to their health than all types of cancer combined,” said Noel Bairey Merz, MD, director of the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute. Newswise — LOS ANGELES (June 22, 2017) — Women and their physicians are largely uneducated when it comes to females and heart disease, putting women’s health and lives at greater risk, a new study out today shows. The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, shows that 45 percent of U.S. women are not aware that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Even though the majority reported having a routine physical or wellness exam in the past year, only 40 percent reported having a heart health assessment by their healthcare provider. As for physicians,...
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Cape May Court House, New Jersey (June 23, 2017) – Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor announced today that Jermaine Mills, 39 years old from the Rio Grande Section of Middle Township, was sentenced to an aggregate of seventeen years in New Jersey State Prison for the crimes of Robbery (First Degree) and two counts of Witness Tampering (Third Degree). Mills was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Donohue of the Cape May County Superior Court. According to Prosecutor Taylor, 85 percent of Mills' 17 year sentence must be served prior to him being paroled. On September 21, 2014, Lower Township Police were dispatched to the Villas section of Lower Township for the report of an Armed Robbery. The victim informed police that he was held up at gun point and his property was forcefully taken from him. Jermaine Mills was identified as one of those responsible for the Armed...
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FOLLOWING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SUGGESTIONS FOR 'GREEN' NAVIGATION THIS SUMMER CAN HELP PROTECT THE BAY TRENTON - The Christie Administration is continuing efforts to protect and restore ecologically fragile Barnegat Bay by asking boaters to navigate the waterway with caution to reduce the impacts of boating and personal watercraft on the most critical of ecosystems. "Environmentally sensitive ecosystems within the bay, such as wetlands, shellfish and fish habitats, and aquatic vegetation, are at risk of impacts that come from boating and using personal watercraft," said DEP Commissioner Bob Martin. "For that reason, it is vital that we work with the boating community to continue to protect Barnegat Bay's fragile health while promoting the numerous tourism and recreational opportunities the bay provides to its visitors." Boaters can use an online interactive map on mobile devices and computers to locate 16 designated ecologically sensitive zones around Barnegat Bay. The maps also show the...
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published Wednesday, September 10, 2008 By Lois Staas NEWS Correspondent Several Bellmawr residents from Alcyon Drive presented their concerns to Mayor and Council at last week's meeting. Ernie Bosco complained about an abandoned house on Second Avenue. "The house has been foreclosed on and abandoned since June," Bosco said. Another neighbor added, "The pool is sludge." Mayor Frank R. Filipek replied, "I will first contact the Health Department." Mosquito Control has already visited the abandoned residence. In reference to another situation, Bellmawr Baptist Church Reverend Kovlack said, "Thank you for taking care of the issue concerning the other pool we spoke of last meeting." Robert Hackman from Alcyon Drive was present once again about the gaping hole created by Bellmawr Storage that has not been filled. By Hackman's estimation, the controversy has lasted three years. "Since the dirt has been removed, there is a crack in half of my patio....
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Newswise — Musk deer are small, shy, fanged deer targeted by poachers across Asia for the musk gland found in males, a substance that, gram from gram, is more valuable than gold. Among the conclusions of a study published recently in the peer-reviewed journal Oryx, researchers from WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society), The Russian Academy of Sciences, Sikhote-Alin Reserve, and World Wildlife Fund found that logging activities inadvertently exacerbate the poaching problem by providing easy access for poachers in the Sikhote-Alin Mountains of the Russian Far East. “Poachers drive to freshly-logged areas and set snares there for musk deer,” said Dasha Maksimova, a graduate student at the Pacific Geographical Institute who led the fieldwork component of this project. There is a thriving black market for musk glands, used in the perfume industry and in Eastern medicine, and logging roads built to facilitate timber extraction make these deer easier to reach. Thankfully,...
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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (June 23, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)--Detectives from the Suspect Michael R. Christ mugshot Gloucester City Police Department made an arrest on June 19 culminating an investigation into a residential burglary and a car burglary, both of which occurred in the 1400 block of Chestnut Avenue, on June 10th. and 12th. Michael R. Christ (35), a resident of the 1400 block of Chestnut Avenue, was charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of theft. Evidence was collected linking Christ to the crimes and he provided a statement to detectives admitting his involvement as well. After processing, Christ was remanded to Camden County Jail to await a detention hearing. On June 22nd. he was released from custody. The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. RELATED: Gloucester City Police Investigating 5 Burglaries
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RELATED: Gloucester City's Freedom Pier Dedication Gloucester City Police found the North Wind Schooner was floating away from the pier. (Photo credit CNBNewsnet) GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (June 23, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester City police responded to a call at Freedom Pier on June 21 regarding criminal mischief. Upon arrival they found several benches missing and the North Wind Schooner was untied and floating away from the pier. This week's crime report gives a more detailed description of what happened. June 21 (9:00 am) Officers responded to Freedom Pier for a criminal mischief report. Further investigation upon arrival determined sometime overnight, unknown person(s) stole four park benches and destroyed a fifth bench. The “Northwind” schooner was also found to be untied from its cleats and was floating unsecured. Additionally, the American Flag flying at Proprietor’s Park was stolen. The investigation is ongoing. In other matters; June 16 (5:25 am) Katherine E. Duchesneau (29), a...
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Author: Captain Charlotte Spires, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, Executive Director, National Advisory Committees for ASPR As an emergency responder, what would you do if you suddenly had to care for 6,000 animals after a disaster? That was one of the biggest questions that I faced during Hurricane Katrina. In the wake of the storm, thousands of pets ended up at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Louisiana. The link between disaster veterinary health and the disaster human health became obvious really quickly. Evacuees and their pets both needed disaster health support. Over half (68%) of all households in the U.S. have a pet, according to the American Pet Products Association. Even though so many Americans are proud pet owners, animal preparedness is an area of disaster planning that is not often discussed. Emergency management, health professionals, and first responders likely will encounter animals at some point before, during, or after an...
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New research suggests that extra-virgin olive oil – a key component of the Mediterranean diet – may protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease symptoms. Mouse experiments revealed changes in both cognitive performance and the appearance of nerve cells. Click Here For Additional Stories And Videos On South Florida Reporter Alzheimer's disease is estimated to affect approximately…
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We received hundreds of submissions and recorded thousands of votes, but only one pet can be New Jersey's Top Pet. And that pet is Maggie, a rescue dog from Rockaway. We surprised Maggie, a Shetland sheepdog mix, and her family at home on Wednesday night, where she accepted the title of N.J.'s Top Pet and some…
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